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The Federal Arbitration Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 1925 that governs arbitration in contracts implicating interstate commerce. The Act applies in both federal and state courts. 
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Class Action Year in Review: Labor & Employment - March 2024

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The use of arbitration agreements between employers and employees is a long-standing practice that has become an integral part of employment dispute resolution across the country. Employers often use arbitration agreements...more

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U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Whether Airline Ramp Worker Meets FAA Transportation Worker Exemption

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Do an airline’s ramp workers qualify as “transportation workers” exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)? The U.S. Supreme Court has granted an airline’s petition for review to resolve this question. Southwest...more

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